Eric Frykberg

The man in charge of the police operation at the Pike River mine disaster gave emotional evidence to the Royal Commission yesterday. Audio

There was shattering testimony today into the Pike River Mine disaster inquiry. Audio

The police have been strongly criticised at the Pike River Mine Royal Commssion. Counsel for Solid Energy even went as far as suggesting police control of mine rescue efforts, after the first… Audio

There have been fireworks today at the Royal Commission inquiring into the Pike River mine disaster. Audio

The Police Assistant Commissioner, Grant Nicholls has told the Royal Commission investigating the Pike River Mine tragedy some men may have survived the first blast in mine on November the 19th last… Audio

The Royal Commission investigating the Pike River mine disaster has heard that the day before the fatal explosion a safety co-ordinator reported that an emergency phone wasn't working but was told not… Audio

The police officer who took charge following the first explosion at the Pike River mine last November will be under the spotlight at this week's proceedings of the Royal Commission. Audio

It's here - the Rugby World Cup. Years of anticipation, tension, and sheer hard work are over. Now the enjoyment begins. For the second time in Rugby World Cup history, New Zealand's special culture… Audio

A new report into illegal drug use has found that heavy drug users are continuing to drive their cars stoned, putting the public in danger. Audio

A new report suggests economic activity in Canterbury has not reduced as a result of the September and February earthquakes. Audio

The Government will set out its plans to develop New Zealand's energy resources over the coming decades. Audio

The managers of the national grid had to scramble to safeguard electricity supplies during snow storms yesterday. Audio

A government department whose chief executive is accused of assaulting a member of her staff is overseeing the investigation into the incident itself. Audio

New Zealand investors appear to be holding their nerve despite tumult on world sharemarkets. Audio

Stock markets around the world are continuing to fall as the reverberations of the US debt downgrade and deep concerns about the American economy and European debt crisis continue. Audio

At home, New Zealand's sharemarket will be the first out of the starting gate this morning, as world financial markets grapple with the ongoing implications of the global debt crisis. Audio

The Commander of the Te Mana has been stood down from duty. It is understood Commander John Butcher was relieved of his command of the navy's newest frigate when it recently returned from its tour of… Audio

The father of Sophie Elliott says her killer Clayton Weatherston got a very fair trial and it's right he's failed to overturn his conviction. Audio

The Electricity Authority has upheld its finding against Genesis Energy over a price surge three months ago, but it will take longer for there to be any remedy to it. Audio

The chaplain at Kings College, the Reverend Warner Wilder, is describing the weekend tragedy, which involved the death of Year 13 student David Gaynor, as surreal. Audio